Picking up the Perfect Foundation

Hi Sweeties~
This post really takes me a whole lot of time~ I have been writing this for a few months and i finally finish it. Thanks to the lazy me. So let's begin...
Use of Foundation:
To give your face

• Even out skin tone
• Brighten your face
• Covering up your flaws (Optional)

"covering up your flaws" really do depends on your preferences and the type of foundation (powder, liquid, cream) you are using. Some people prefer to use a light-weighted foundation and cover up the flaws with the concealer while some just want the foundation to brighten up their face.

What foundation SHOULD NOT DO:

• Clog your pores
• breakouts
• oxidize and give a muddy look to your face.

You really want to make sure that the above problems will not happen to you. As once you faced these problem(s), you will have a difficult time healing you skin back to usual.  I still have light brown spots on my forehead which makes me super sad.

However to prevent this, it is not easy as different people's skin are sensitive to different chemicals/brands. Therefore, before buying any foundation, I strongly encourage everyone to do more research about them, be it a drugstore brand or a high end brand. I will not touch into this too much as this really depends on the brand you are looking at and also your skin.

Different type of Foundation:

• Tinted Moisturizer
• Moose Foundation
• Liquid Foundation
• Cream Foundation
• Powder Foundation

Tinted Moisturizer

*image is taken from www.makeupandbeautyblog.com

On touch, tinted moisturizer feels like a serum. It helps to moisturize your skin and also give a very light coverage as there are some pigments to it. It goes on really smoothly and you will not feel heavy at all, just feel naked :)

Suitable for:

• People with good skin
• People who only need very little coverage
• "no makeup" makeup look
• People who do a lot of Sports
• Students

As this give very little coverage, not everyone like it.

However, I would recommend to people who do sports but like to put some makeup. That is because people sweats while doing sports. You do not want to have ugly sweat line on your face and your pretty outfit in the end of the day. Also, I love looking pretty even when i am exercising but do not want to make it looked obvious.

I would also recommend to the students (Secondary/Polytechnic/University).
As Secondary students are not allowed to put on makeup, tinted moisturizer is like a hidden foundation which is good. As for the polytechnic and University students, we tend to spend most of the time in school, meaning, having our makeup on for really long time. To take this chance, I would like to tell Singapore students (THE LADIES!) to at least put on a little makeup! First to present yourself better (fresher looks) and second to attract the guys! (haha) I do think that Singapore student standard of beauty should level up a lot more. Peace!~


Mousse Foundation

*image is taken from google.

Moose Foundation are something similar to Cream foundation but have much light feel. I personally felt that they are like a stain foundation. Some popular one will be the Shu Uemura mousse foundation. They are the one that suits hot humidity country like Singapore. It is not very heavy but have a decent coverage.

Suitable for:

• Hot humidity Country
• Oily Face
• Daily foundation - long-wearing
• Young Adults
• Indoor Sports
• Polytechnic/University Student

For this, I highly recommend for people who need coverage everyday. They are buildable but might feels heavy after to much layers. This is really good as it is not too heavy and it last longer. You do not want to have an oily cakey face in the end of the day.

However, applying these kind of foundation can be very difficult as it tend to dry up much faster, you will have to work fast. I personally suggest using a sponge to apply them as it tend to create foundation lines quite easily too~ They tend to be slightly more expensive too due to the new market.


Liquid Foundation

*image is taken from o5.com.

I personally love using liquid foundation for everyday foundation. Their coverage is very similar to the mousse foundation. However there is a lot of difference to it. Liquid foundation is easier to apply them and build-able. I am currently using the Chanel Vitalumier Aqua in  which i done a short review on this~ (this is written months ago so i have finish this lovely bottle already~ sob sob... trying other products now~)

Suitable for:

• Oily face
• Daily foundation - long-wearing
  
• Young Adults
• Polytechnic/University Student 

I really love this for everyday foundation as it feels really light and it does coverage most of my flaws. However, you might still need concealer at times.

Liquid Foundation is best apply with either your hands or a foundation brush. As it's a liquid formula. I personally felt stapling brush is not a good brush to use over here.  You can find liquid foundation anywhere. However, there is a different thickness, smell and coverage for different brands. You might have to research more before you buy. I personally have tried a numbers before i found my favorite one. Some breaks me out.


Cream Foundation

*image is taken from thecosmetichouse.co.uk.

Cream Foundation is like a paste to me. It is a much thicker formula. Normally comes in a container/packs. To me, it's not suitable for people staying in a hot weather country as it tend to melts away unsightly. You will need to put a layer of loose powder if

Suitable for:

• Special events
• All Ages

It's really good for special events as it's much long-lasting(thicker). However, I have seen a lot of people using them everyday with little amount on targeted area. Some people use this as a concealer. It really depends on yourself on how you want to use them. However, I do not recommend using them on daily basis.


Important facts about Foundation

So, to end this off, I would like to let all my lovelies to know some facts about foundation. No matter what kind of foundation they are, there are allow some disadvantage that we will need to face. 

To have a good foundation, it's important that they do not oxidize. And due to this, our skin are not breathing the lovely air that they should have. In long runs, our skin will get dull. Therefore, I recommend not to put them too thick and maybe not all around the face for daily basis (just like me!). Also, it's good to allow your face to breathe at least 2 times a week. I don't put makeup during weekends if possible. And on Monday, I can definitely see big difference. Once, due to my lasik, i didn't put makeup for full 2 weeks and my face are really brightened up! If have have good skin, why spend so much on foundation? Care for them more than cover them up. 

If you are used to use them on daily basis, remember to clean your face properly. spend a bit more on good makeup remover and facial cleaner. Good doesn't mean expensive ya~ I recommend The Faceshop makeup remover and cleanser. They are great!

I really hope that my this post that i use really long time to write is beneficial for your lovelies~ This is all base on my past research and of course my experience! Hope it's not to lengthy!

 xoxo! 

Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

It Claims:
"A new-generation texture. An unprecedented sensory experience. A unique makeup result. Rapid and easy application. VITALUMIÈRE AQUA. Apply your makeup without thinking about it.

Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise. Although it is exceptionally delicate and light, an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result is achieved. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energized. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if glowing from within. Bathed in light…

Its formula, endowed with a UVB sun filter and mineral sunscreen, protects the skin from damaging sun rays (SPF 15). Its crystalline fragrance accentuates the sensation of freshness and pleasure on application."


I have been using this liquid foundation for a year, almost everyday. Till now i am still in love with it!  With a lot of reason too! So let me starts stating them :)

Packaging:
I have to say i really love the packaging of this. Neither it is too fanciful nor it's bulky. I like that they use their generic black cap with a nude bottle. Making it look more simple and classy. It's about 2/3 your palm size height which it's easy for you to travel with. The bottle is made with plastic that is semi-soft for easy squeeze. You don't need to be sacred that you squeeze too much products out as the small opening and the squeezy container makes it easy to control your strength!

Product/Formulae:
This is a water-based liquid foundation, meaning, sheer-medium coverage. I love to use this for everyday foundation. You do have to shake you product though. It does not completely cover my dark eye circle but besides that, most of my flaws are covered. It's a very buildable foundation too allowing you to layer some area. If i need a full coverage, I will use this with the help of my concealer and my mineral (loose) power. It will gives off a very nice natural makeup. It does not fully turns matte which allow your skin to look dewy. However, it does take a minute or 2 to let the foundation be fully set It's liquid form allow the blending much easier and faster. I like to use my Shiseido foundation brush to apply this. The colour shade also gives a brightening effect! Personally, i felt that I looks better after a while as the colour blend into your skin, making you look like you do not have any foundation! It gives off a very natural finish. I have a very oily skin and my face will starts turn oily after about 5 hours. However, this foundation doesn't breaks off and make you face turns cakey. The foundation are still locked in place. And not to forget the addition of SPF 15! It's definitely a plus~ And i almost forgot to mention the scent it's so Chanel! So flowery.

Below is the swatch!

 

 Look at how my hand is all brightened up!

 Closeup: Just like a second skin:)

Pros:

• Compact packaging. Good for travelling
• Really thoughtful packaging. Easy for user to squeeze the product. 
• Light-weighted and buildable
• Gives a natural finish; Just like your second skin.
• Good for everyday use
• SPF 15
• Does not make you skin turn cakey.
• Nice fragrance.

Cons:

• Not for people who are looking or full coverage.
• It's rather expensive product. ( but worth it!!! haha)
• Does not stay for the whole day

Overall, I think it's worth buying though it cost $75 for 30ml. But trust me, you only do need like a pea size of product to cover you whole face! It have been almost a year since and i am still using my first bottle! However, it really depends on whether you like to have a sheer-medium coverage or a full coverage. Also, some people do experience breakouts due to the chemical inside.